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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.49, 191.07 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.49, 191.07 and 76.14 is: 114.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.49 : 191.07 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.49/191.07 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.49x = 191.07 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.49x = 14,548.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,548.07/127.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.12

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